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New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In March 2014, DHS contracted with ICL, a City-based … years ended June 30, 2019, ICL claimed $24.5 million in reimbursable expenses for the contract. DHS is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteThe Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: Where Did the Money Go?, October 2009
New York State and its local governments are responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 113,000 miles of highways and more than 17,400 bridges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/transportation-highway-fund-2009.pdfThe Foreclosure Predicament Persists
While trends in both new foreclosure filings and the total number of pending foreclosure cases indicate that the problem is far from resolved, there are small s
Unclaimed Wages - Department of Labor
Unclaimed property subject to Section 1308 of the Abandoned Property Law includes any monies that are held and owing by the Department of Labor, received from o
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/unclaimed-wages.pdfNew York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development: Mitchell-Lama Vacancies (2020-N-2)
To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is ensuring that vacant apartments at Mitchell-Lama developments are filled timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20n2-response.pdfNew York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, coming on the heels of upgrades by Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, … General Obligation bonds reflects our recent history of on-time budgets, a well-funded pension system and spending … from Standard Poors Ratings Services coming on the heels of upgrades by Moodys Investors Service and Fitch Ratings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… DOH is responsible for ensuring nursing homes are in compliance with federal and state regulations designed to … of life for the approximately 117,000 people living in nursing homes across New York state. The agency assesses … practices to the public, as required, there were gaps in its inspection procedures. For example, a list of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli Releases Sunset Park Economic Snapshot
… of jobs and businesses, and the wages being paid in Sunset Park, Brooklyn are all growing at a rapid pace, according to … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Greater Sunset Park is undergoing an economic revival,” DiNapoli said. … across the city, growth brings new challenges. Sunset Park is a dynamic and diverse neighborhood that continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-sunset-park-economic-snapshotWall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… industry employees are forecast to rise by 8 percent to $20 billion during this year’s bonus season, according to an estimate released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street … billion earned in 2011 and is among the most profitable years on record. Other activities of the large bank holding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012Opinion 94-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for road improvement against non-fronting owners) TOWN LAW, … Comp No. 69-703, unreported; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 900; 22 Opns St Comp 1966, p 677; see also 9 Opns St Comp, 1953, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27XII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… guidance to assist agencies in determining whether claims for payment from vendors and state employees are appropriate … agencies to certify to the Comptroller that claims for payment are just, true and correct and therefore … 6.7 of the NYCRR requires agencies to support any claim for payment entered in to the Statewide Financial System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
… increased during the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 to $84.5 million, including $4.9 million to cover … in the Fiscal Manual, Cost Manual, and Magnolia contracts. This includes: $2,126,980 in compensation costs (salaries and … that were not supported by Magnolia staff sign-in/sign-out logs, were overallocated to the Magnolia contracts, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with … regulations, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that … New York City Public Schools NYCPS needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is currently balanced (including pre-payments) … increased by $3.9 billion in FY 2025, $3.5 billion in FY 2026, $2.1 billion in FY 2027, and $2.4 billion in FY 2028. … in new agency spending and council initiatives for FY 2026, outpacing city-fund revenues added over the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growRequirements and Procedures for “Abandoned Property Location Services”
If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been contacted by someone who claims they
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/aplsp-requirements-and-procedures.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… cities, counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) has more than doubled since 2012, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … or more of their CTL. By 2018, that number had risen to 20, with ten municipalities exhausting more than 90 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … housing costs. “The high cost of housing can force some New Yorkers to go without basic necessities or to be evicted. … Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the … from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term borrowing to cover … office, which they must do by state law. Specific areas of concern in regards to inaccurate recordkeeping include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingState Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… that called for more oversight of providers of adult day care services. “The state Health Department needs to … to better protect the health and well-being of nursing home residents across the state,” DiNapoli said. “DOH is not … truly grateful to State Comptroller DiNapoli for shedding light on this serious problem. Far too many of our nursing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violations